Tex tops the votes

DARWIN, AUSTRALIA – JULY 15: Taylor Walker of the Crows speaks with his players during the 2017 AFL round 17 match between the Melbourne Demons and the Adelaide Crows at TIO Stadium on July 15, 2017 in Darwin, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Media)

For the second straight week, Adelaide captain Taylor Walker has polled nine votes from the coaches.

Walker was judged the best player on the ground in his team’s 46-point win over Melbourne in Darwin.

The imposing forward kicked four goals and assisted in two more with 21 disposals. He also took eight marks to earn nine votes from coaches Don Pyke and Simon Goodwin.

Laird was the leading possession-getter on the ground with 34. The creative backman also generated a game-high nine rebound 50ms.

After combining for 50-plus disposals for the 12th time this season, Brad and Matt Crouch both received votes. Brad attracted four votes after amassing 27 possessions, seven tackles, five clearances and a goal.

Matt, who finished with 31 touches and five clearances, was awarded two votes.

Wingman David Mackay (one) rounded out the voting. Mackay kicked two goals from 21 disposals.

Six players earned maximum votes in Round 17. Reigning Brownlow Medallist polled a perfect 10 to consolidate his spot at the top of the leaderboard in the AFL Coaches Association Champion Player of the Year award.

Richmond star Dustin Martin received nine votes to keep within striking distance of Dangerfield in second spot overall.